Dysprosium(III) nitrate is an inorganic compound, a salt of dysprosium and nitric acid with the chemical formula Dy(NO3)3. The compound forms yellowish crystals, dissolves in water, forms a crystalline hydrate.[2]

Synthesis

Anhydrous salt is obtained by the action of nitrogen dioxide on dysprosium(III) oxide:[3]

The action of nitrogen dioxide on metallic dysprosium:

Physical properties

Dysprosium(III) nitrate forms yellowish crystals.[4]

Forms a crystalline hydrate of the composition , which melts in its own crystallization water at 88.6 °C.[5][6]

Soluble in water and ethanol, hygroscopic.

Chemical properties

Hydrated dysprosium nitrate thermally decomposes to form , and further heating produces dysprosium oxide.

Application

Dysprosium(III) nitrate is used as a catalyst.

References

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  3. ^ Edelmann, Frank T.; Herrmann, Wolfgang A. (14 May 2014). Synthetic Methods of Organometallic and Inorganic Chemistry, Volume 6, 1997: Volume 6: Lanthanides and Actinides. Georg Thieme Verlag. p. 23. ISBN 978-3-13-179221-1. Retrieved 18 August 2021.
  4. ^ "Dysprosium(III) nitrate - Hazardous Agents | Haz-Map". haz-map.com. Retrieved 18 August 2021.
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